All mums will tell you the same thing, that mum life is hard but rewarding. And they arnt lying yes it’s hard yes its gruelling and at some point you will get covered in shit! But at the same time we live for those baby smiles and cute photos and ofcorse cuddles! Getting covered in shit is just an added bonus!
One thing I’ve noticed since being a mum is the way people treat you, cars stopping to let me cross the road with the buggy, people letting me get on the bus first and random strangers chatting away to me. I tend to walk with my headphones now so I don’t have to make small talk with people I don’t knows which irritates the fuck out of me. (Sorry random strangers who keep trying to talk to me! ) and my hasn’t my social life changed! I used to think a good night out was down the pub getting smashed and chain smoking my way through a pack of 20 Stirling red, since mum life started my idea of a good night is bath and bed by 10!
Mum life is all about organisation! My whole house is like a well oiled machine, random baskets of nappies and wipes are dotted all around so should there be an emergency nappy change I’m ready! Trust me those nappy’s don’t half need changing a lot! I am forever washing those darn muslin cloths, one of the number one essentials needed to wipe up baby bodily fluids. Little tip … never hang one off a lamp then turn it on! I don’t think I need to explain what happens if you do.
Mum life for me is all about my baby. Every day he’s dressed immaculately clean and well looked after Whilst I walk around in the same sick stained pair of leggings I’ve had on for the last 3 days. Unbrushed hair that resembles a birds nest and bags bigger than Sainsbury’s bags for life under my eyes but That’s what we do for our kids right?
Mum life is choosing between do I have lunch today or a nap? Do I have time for a quick wee or get a drink? I love those magical moments where me and the baby have a little nap together, Sleep is more important to me than anything right now, everyday I’m extremely dehydrated because I either forget to drink or have more important things to do! Lots of diet cokes on hand in the fridge for when I need them!
Mum life is me walking around in clothes bought for a quid in primark whilst my baby is sporting a very cute number from next, for once I don’t care what I’m wearing as long as my baby looks good enough to eat.
Mum life is managing your mental health like an absolute boss, I haven’t cried in weeks, I’ve grown a really thick skin since having a baby, I feel like a brand new person who can conquer anything!
Mum life is one of the proudest moments of any woman’s life! People telling you how cute your baby is, people telling you what a good mum you are and how good you are with your baby I beam from ear to ear whenever I hear Those words what mother wouldn’t?
Mum life is the best job in the whole wide world! And I totally recommend giving it a go!
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